Subtract 2/9 from 42/32, Solve 1 10/32

Subtract 2/9 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 2/9

42/32 - 2/9 is 157/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
378/288 - 64/288 = 378 - 64/288 = 314/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/144
In mixed form: 113/144

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